New Garmin Feature Leak: Automatic Lifestyle Logging – Finally?
Another leak this month from Olathe, KS, highlights Garmin’s new Auto-Lifestyle-Logging feature, set to be added to Garmin Connect, which could address the biggest gripe: repetitive, manual logging. My initial deep dive into the original Lifestyle Logging and Health Status feature raised questions about how many lifestyle factors can be realistically logged over the long term and how frequently. The usefulness hinges on manual tagging of lots of data points—even those Garmin devices already track—threatening adoption.
via: @JohnW, thank you
What the Leak Shows
The leak clearly describes how Garmin plans to introduce the option to automate logging where possible, typically for features linked to exercise.
Impact on Insights
Auto-logged data feeds the existing Health Status feature after 4 weeks of accurate logging. The Venu 4 widget gets slightly improved features (for now), but all compatible devices benefit via the Connect app.
Whoop Watch Out
This feature edges Garmin closer to seamless daily journaling, directly competing with rivals. Expect the feature this month.
Last Updated on 29 January 2026 by the5krunner
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Just checked my Connect app and it’s already there.
And it already auto-logged Moderate Exercise, although I did a threshold interval run and a vo2max indoor bike session. If that counts as moderate I wonder what’s necessary to log a vigorous exercise 😬